In a message dated 9/21/05 4:07:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ccc1@VOLNY.CZ writes:
> > Hello Listees: > I need to replace a broken window on the sliding door of an '85 > Vanagon. It is the sliding window that is broken, not the fixed > one. I have an entire window assembly, but I assume it is easier > to replace the individual pane, as opposed to the whole thing (I > have replaced a rear quarter window before, but I don't have a > helper this time, and Hurricane Rita promises a lot of rain this > weekend). In the past, I have removed this window pane by using > one or two scissor jacks to vertically spread apart the window > frame enough to remove the glass, but I ended up permanently > bending the frame (this is with the window frame assembly installed > in the door). I think I removed the plastic channel guides on the > lower window channel, but it was still a very close fit. I would > prefer not to damage the window frame this time. What is the best > way to replace this sliding window pane? Do I have to remove the > entire window frame from the van? As always, thanks in advance! > > Cary > if youve got another spare right side westy slider window right there, then replace the whole window. replacing the individual panes only is much more difficult. pry out the rubber from the inside w/ 2 flatheads, and rope the new window back in. chris |
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